CVE-2010-4165
MediumThe do_tcp_setsockopt function in net/ipv4/tcp.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc2 does not properly restrict TCP_MAXSEG (aka MSS) values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a setsockopt call that specifies a small value, leading to a divide-by-zero error or incorrect use of a signed integer.
CVSS 2.0 score
4.9
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-369CVE-2010-4165 is a Divide By Zero vulnerability
What is Divide By Zero?
The product divides a value by zero, causing a crash or unexpected behaviour. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2010-4165 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Securityreasonhttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/8111Exploit Third Party Advisory
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Securityreasonhttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/8123Exploit Third Party Advisory
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Broken Link
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Broken Link
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44830Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7a1abd08d52fdeddb3e9a5a33f2f15cc6a5674d2
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/1
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/4
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2010-4165?
CVE-2010-4165 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 , classified as a Divide By Zero flaw (CWE-369) . CVE-2010-4165 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-4165?
CVE-2010-4165 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-4165?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2010-4165. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2010-4165 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2010-4165 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Divide By Zero (CWE-369)?
The product divides a value by zero, causing a crash or unexpected behaviour. View CWE-369 on MITRE CWE →